SQUIRE, William Barclay (1855-1927) British Museum 1885-1920
An eminent musicologist he did much to build up the BM's collections. His publications included its Catalogue of old printed music to 1800 (1912) and, with J A Fuller-Maitland, The Fitzwilliam virginals book (1894-1899). He also acted as Honorary Librarian of the Royal Coll. of Music for many years.
British Museum 1885-1920
An eminent musicologist he did much to build up the BM's collections. His publications included its Catalogue of old printed music to 1800 (1912) and, with J A Fuller-Maitland, The Fitzwilliam virginals book (1894-1899). He also acted as Honorary Librarian of the Royal Coll. of Music for many years.